From Collapse to Comeback: The Altify Story - Sean Sanders, Altify
In this powerful episode, Sean Sanders, founder of Revix and now Altify, opens up about navigating one of the most intense crises a startup can face: losing customer funds after a major crypto collapse. We follow the rollercoaster journey that led to a high-stakes merger, a full rebrand, and a reimagined mission to democratize access to private markets.
We go deep into:
•How to lead during a trust-breaking crisis
•What true accountability looks like in leadership
•Navigating the emotional toll of a startup failure
•Merging companies under pressure
•Reinventing your identity as a founder
This episode is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and rebuilding with purpose.
Too Long; Didn't Listen? Here's what to look for:
00:00 Intro: From Revix to Altify
03:25 What Altify really does
04:26 Why the rebrand was critical
09:34 The real problem with private markets
13:56 Breaking down barriers to entry
17:01 Who Altify is built for
19:06 How to use Altify
20:59 Managing risk and investor anxiety
24:23 The Revix crisis unfolds
27:25 The collapse of FTX
32:27 Rebuilding trust in chaos
35:00 Taking extreme ownership
36:55 Managing the crisis
40:22 How crisis changes a founder
41:20 The power of support structures
44:55 How did this experience change you
48:33 Balancing compassion and performance as a CEO
56:52 The birth of the merger idea
01:03:46 Becoming CEO post merger
01:07:35 The unforeseen challenges
01:13:55 The nightmare launch
01:19:51 Reflecting on the journey
01:24:30 Altify's biggest challenges now
01:27:30 What's next for Altify?
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